Health & Safety Manager

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading civil engineering and construction services provider on the appointment of a Health & Safety Manager.

As Health & Safety Manager, you will play a key role in driving proactive safety culture and ensuring operational teams deliver projects safely and efficiently. This is a highly visible, hands on position - spending significant time on site, supporting teams, embedding behavioural safety, and maintaining compliance in line with both ISO and client standards.

This is a pivotal position for an experienced safety professional who wants to be part of a forward thinking, people focused company that is passionate about raising the standard of safety culture across every project.

In your new role

• Act as the visible face of safety across all sites, leading by example
• Partner with operations and site management teams to embed ownership of safety at every level
• Maintain and improve the company's Safety Management System in line with ISO and client requirements
• Ensure RAMS, inductions, audits and method statements are current and effective
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits, reporting findings and ensuring follow through
• Lead investigations into incidents and near misses, focusing on learning and prevention
• Coordinate and deliver site safety training, toolbox talks, and briefings
• Analyse data and trends to identify areas for proactive improvement
• Drive behavioural safety initiatives, ensuring safety is part of how work gets done - not just paperwork

What you will need to succeed

• 5+ years' experience in a Construction or Civil Engineering safety role
• Relevant Health and Safety qualifications (NEBOSH)
• In depth knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and ISO management standards
• Good communication and influencing skills
• IT and numeracy skills (MS Office)
• Full driving licence

Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't)

• Chartered or Graduate membership of IOSH (or working towards)
• Experience within the Renewables, Energy, or Data Centre sectors
• NEBOSH Diploma / Degree in Safety or related discipline
• Experience managing safety systems across multiple sites or frameworks
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems

For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis, our Health and Safety Specialist today.